Episode
How to Handle Negative People: 6 Strategies to Protect Your Peace
39:41
Published: Mon Apr 03 2023
Description
In this episode, you and I are talking about how to protect your peace. You already spend a lot of time trying to be positive - so today I want to remind you that it is just as important to protect your energy from people and situations who suck it dry. You know the ones. The friend who is so n-e-g-a-t-i-v-e, about everything! The rude person at the coffee shop. The colleague who’s always stirring the pot.The toxic dynamic with certain family members. Negative people are like dogs who have just jumped into a muddy pond. They come running up to you smelling all nasty and as soon as they get next to you - boom - they shake all that crap all over you. It’s time to protect yourself. Today’s podcast episode will teach you six super easy science-backed strategies to help you create an impenetrable force field against bad energy (and muddy dogs). You can’t allow that crap to get on you - because your positive life force deserves your protection! And today I’m teaching you how. Force fields up! Positive energy out! Because that, my friend, is something to feel great about! Xo Mel In this episode, you’ll learn: 2:00: Jumping right in with Veronica’s question about emails that ruin her day.3:50: You probably have your own stories of entitlement like this one.7:30: This technique I use when somebody’s mood is getting all over me.9:15: The “snow globe” works best when you’re getting attitude.12:30: I know this about people when they explode into a tantrum.14:30: Science explains why our bodies stress when we’re around bad moods.17:20: Work in a toxic environment? You have these two choices.22:40: Dealing with a curmudgeon? I got you. Use the law of reciprocity.26:00: Here’s how I melted the ice when I became a legal analyst with CNN.29:30: Gossip is bad for your brain and body. Here’s why.31:30: Here’s the #1 strategy to stop your gossip today.33:30: Once you see triangulation, you’ll look at your relationships differently.36:00: This one simple strategy can brighten someone’s day right now. Have you been betrayed? Listen to “What to do when you’ve been cheated on.”Need a confidence boost? Here’s your “Confidence Toolkit.” Disclaimer
Chapters
A discussion of strategies for protecting your own energy in the face of people who project their panic and anger onto others, and how to avoid becoming an energy sucker yourself.
00:00 - 03:14 (03:14)
Summary
A discussion of strategies for protecting your own energy in the face of people who project their panic and anger onto others, and how to avoid becoming an energy sucker yourself.
EpisodeHow to Handle Negative People: 6 Strategies to Protect Your Peace
PodcastThe Mel Robbins Podcast
The way we imagine things in our mind affects our behavior and how we communicate with others, as illustrated by rolling dogs and frustrated hotel guests.
03:14 - 10:58 (07:44)
Summary
The way we imagine things in our mind affects our behavior and how we communicate with others, as illustrated by rolling dogs and frustrated hotel guests.
EpisodeHow to Handle Negative People: 6 Strategies to Protect Your Peace
PodcastThe Mel Robbins Podcast
According to a study conducted by scientists at Oxford and Birmingham universities, bad moods are more infectious than good ones, and the negative energy tends to stay trapped in a "snow globe."
10:58 - 20:24 (09:26)
Summary
According to a study conducted by scientists at Oxford and Birmingham universities, bad moods are more infectious than good ones, and the negative energy tends to stay trapped in a "snow globe." Another study by the Workforce Institute at UKG found that 69% of people believe managers have the greatest impact on their mental health, sometimes having the same level of impact as their partner or spouse at home.
EpisodeHow to Handle Negative People: 6 Strategies to Protect Your Peace
PodcastThe Mel Robbins Podcast
Learn how to handle arrogant and unfriendly individuals in your workplace or personal life by understanding their behavior and using specific tactics to turn the interactions around.
20:24 - 25:15 (04:50)
Summary
Learn how to handle arrogant and unfriendly individuals in your workplace or personal life by understanding their behavior and using specific tactics to turn the interactions around.
EpisodeHow to Handle Negative People: 6 Strategies to Protect Your Peace
PodcastThe Mel Robbins Podcast
Avoid gossiping by setting boundaries when talking about people who are not present, and refusing to participate in derogatory talk about others.
25:15 - 34:15 (09:00)
Summary
Avoid gossiping by setting boundaries when talking about people who are not present, and refusing to participate in derogatory talk about others. People who gossip are often attempting to bond with others through negativity.
EpisodeHow to Handle Negative People: 6 Strategies to Protect Your Peace
PodcastThe Mel Robbins Podcast
By being radically generous with our positive energy, compliments, enthusiasm, and love, we can spread waves of joy and positivity, impacting others in ways we may never know.
34:15 - 39:34 (05:19)
Summary
By being radically generous with our positive energy, compliments, enthusiasm, and love, we can spread waves of joy and positivity, impacting others in ways we may never know.